Review: Penelope J Coconut Lime Verbena Hair Milk

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I'm gonna just go ahead and say it:

2016 is the Year of the Hair Milk. For moisture and style, my hair is absolutely loving
hair milks. I didn't expect this to happen though - and to be honest, I
wasn't even checking for hair milks like that. But let me tell you now -
hair milks are winning.

The
Penelope J. was founded by Tomeka Evans in 2009, and named for her late
aunt, Penelope Jones who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2005.
The Penelope J. line of products was created to honor the legacy of
Tomeka's aunt, and is committed to producing products that are safe,
natural, and free from cancer causing ingredients and preservatives.

Tomeka reached out to me and told me that she thinks I'd love the Coconut Lime Verbena Hair Milk for my curls. Was she right? Let's see! Keep reading for the full review.

Olive Oil:Oil
is rich in high levels of mono-unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant, which is good for hair growth. Both
mono-unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E are good for moisturizing,
protecting and nourishing hair. Olive oil makes hair grow stronger and
its emollient properties prevent hair loss.

Cetearyl Alcohol: Considered
"fatty alcohol" -- NOT to be confused with drying alcohols such as
ethyl. Acts as a lubricant, thickener, and emollient. Gives conditioner
its velvety feel without making hair greasy. Also used to keep product
ingredients from separating.

Coconut Oil:Oil
high in saturated fats (which is why when cold, it is solid). One of
the few known oils to penetrate the hair shaft and truly moisturize
hair. Coconut oil helps to moisturize, seal, and prevent breakage.

Shea Butter: Emollient fat from the nut of the East or West African shea nut tree used to moisturize and soften hair.

The Good
Off the bat, I love how thick and creamy the Coconut Lime Verbena Hair Milk
is. Even though the thickness is real, it pumps out of the bottle
easily and rubs smoothly into the hands and hair. It reminds me a lot of
the awesome Camille Rose Naturals Curl Love Moisture Milk - but without
the Herculean strength necessary to move product out of the bottle
(lol). Now where the real happens, is when I decided to use Coconut Lime Verbena Hair Milk, and only Coconut Lime Verbena Hair Milk
to style my hair. I've never used hair milk only to style my hair - and
my expectations were not high. Y'all might think this hair is cute on Instagram
but chiiiii...let me tell you! It takes a village of hair product to
raise this hair into something presentable. That's why I was absolutely
SHOCKED when I saw that Coconut Lime Verbena Hair Milk not only
moisturized my curls and gave them shine, but defined them too. And I
didn't even mud rinse!

As far as fragrance is concerned,
it's light, milky, and I can't quite put my finger on it. But it's not a
bad smell, and it's not strong at all. I love how there are no artificial colors in Coconut Lime Verbena Hair Milk,
and that it plays nicely with other products - whether it be leave-ins
and butters or gels. I love how my hair just soaks it up, and leaves
intense shine. See? How could you not love results like this?

The Bad
There's so much to love about Coconut Lime Verbena Hair Milk,
drawbacks are kinda hard to find. The only thing that might be
*slightly* off-putting is the slip. It has some slip, but not the super
slippy dippy kind that you expect from leave-ins or other products. It's
not difficult to work into the hair by any means though. I just
wouldn't use it as a detangler, that's all.

The Bottom LineCoconut Lime Verbena Hair Milk
gets a "yasssssssssss!" in my book! Shiny, defined, moisturized hair
was most definitely on the menu, and I was here for every moment of it.
If you're looking to shop small, shop Black, and shop products made from
all natural ingredients with integrity, The Penelope J's Coconut Lime Verbena Hair Milk is for you. I love it!

Would I Buy It Again?
Absolutely, 137% yes! Every so often, I like to give my hair a "gel break" for about a week or so. Coconut Lime Verbena Hair Milk
gives me mucho moisture and style, without compromising on health and
shine. And even if I'm not on a gel break, it plays nicely with others
and gives great results without white goopy balls or flaking. That's the
wash and go girl's dream!

Have you tried products from The Penelope J? Let me know in the comments below! #productchatter

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